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Elizabeth Hay

    October 22, 1951

    Elizabeth Hay crafts narratives that explore the intricate connections between people and their surroundings, often finding beauty and vulnerability in ordinary moments. Her prose is noted for its precision and sensitivity, delving into the complexities of the human experience. Hay focuses on capturing the nuances of her characters' emotional lives, as they frequently find themselves in transitional states. Her work consistently evokes a sense of introspection and empathy.

    All Things Consoled
    Late Nights on Air
    A Student of Weather
    The Art of Darkness
    All Things Consoled
    The Art of Fantasy
    • 2024

      Unashamed is a no-holds-barred, taboo-busting account of the life of a sex worker, and what it’s like to build a highly successful career in a multimillion-pound industry that exists largely in the shadows.

      Unashamed
    • 2023

      Snow Road Station

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring themes of thwarted ambition and unrealized dreams, this novel delves into the enduring bonds of female friendship and the unexpected nature of love at any age. With a blend of wit and wisdom, it captures the complexities of relationships and the surprises life can bring, showcasing the emotional depth and resilience of its characters. Elizabeth Hay, a Giller Prize-winning author, crafts a narrative that resonates with readers through its relatable experiences and insightful observations.

      Snow Road Station
    • 2023

      The Art of Fantasy is an inspiring curation of art for fans of myth, magic and the unreal – from gallery greats (the Surrealists and Symbolists) to artists working in the margins today.

      The Art of Fantasy
    • 2022

      The Art of Darkness

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.0(151)Add rating

      S. Elizabeth curates a sourcebook of more than 200 artworks inspired and informed by the morbid, melancholic and macabre.

      The Art of Darkness
    • 2019

      All Things Consoled

      A Daughter's Memoir

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
      3.6(35)Add rating

      The memoir delves into the complexities of familial relationships, focusing on Elizabeth Hay's experiences as she navigates her parents' decline. Jean, a humorous yet frugal artist, and Gordon, a passionate schoolteacher with a fierce temperament, embody a colorful yet challenging legacy. As they become increasingly dependent on her, Elizabeth confronts deep-seated family dynamics, including favoritism and rivalries. Through candid reflection, she seeks to reconcile her past and embrace the love and lessons imparted by her unforgettable parents.

      All Things Consoled
    • 2019

      All Things Consoled

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      A poignant, complex and hugely resonant memoir about the shift from being a daughter to a guardian and caregiver, by Giller Prize-winning author.

      All Things Consoled
    • 2012

      From some accidents of love and weather we never quite recover. At the worst of the Prairie dust bowl of the 1930s, a young man appears out of a blizzard and forever alters the lives of two sisters. There is the beautiful, fastidious Lucinda, and the tricky and tenacious Norma Joyce, at first a strange, self-possessed child, later a woman who learns something of self-forgiveness and of the redemptive nature of art. Their rivalry sets the stage for all that follows in a narrative spanning over thirty years, beginning in Saskatchewan and moving, in the decades following the war, to Ottawa and New York City. Disarming, vividly told, unforgettable, this is a story about the mistakes we make that never go away, about how the things we want to keep vanish and the things we want to lose return to haunt us.

      A Student of Weather
    • 2009

      In 1975 Yellowknife, four employees of a small radio station embark on a canoe trip that takes them into the Arctic wilderness, following the 1927 route taken by ill-fated Englishman John Hornby, and find their relationships shifting

      Late Nights on Air
    • 2000

      Small Change

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.5(212)Add rating

      Exploring the complexities of female relationships, this award-winning collection of linked stories delves into the lives of women as they navigate friendship, challenges, and personal growth. Each narrative offers a unique perspective, highlighting the bonds that shape their experiences and the emotional landscapes they traverse. Through rich character development and poignant storytelling, the author crafts a tapestry of interconnected lives that resonate with authenticity and depth.

      Small Change